Why Is Red Hard to Photograph?

Loss of detail in red objects is a common problem in digital photographs. Digital cameras' sensors are more sensitive to the red color channel than the other two (blue and green), and meanwhile overexposure of the red channel can lead to the loss of detail in red objects.

Why do cameras have trouble with red?

Reds are tough because digital cameras are overly IR sensitive compared to human eyes--they see reds that are too long in wavelenth for the eye to see. There is also a wide variation in how people perceive red--color blindness is a common problem, affecting roughly 10% of the population on this board.

Is red good for photography?

The vibrancy of the color red captures the attention of a viewer. It draws focus toward the portrait sitter. Use red in portraiture to draw attention. Whether it's through red clothing or a pair of blood red lips, your viewer will have to stop and look.